Mission Outreach

 

 We serve the local and wider community through programs including community dinners, heating assistance, supporting the local food cupboard, and monthly mission projects.

 

  • We offer durable medical equipment for rent. There is no charge to rent items and all are welcome to borrow our rental items. Items available but not limited to: Wheelchairs, Crutches & Scooters, Hospital Beds, Commoddes & Shower Seats, Canes & Walkers.

    To borrow equipment, please call 207-922-0696.

  • Everyone is well aware of rising energy costs. Here in northern New England those costs can be more than an inconvenience, they can make your home uninhabitable and put children at risk. To address these needs, our church has established an emergency assistance program that works with area agencies to provide heating oil or propane to those in need. We are grateful to Penquis for working with us on this endeavor.

  • We offer a free community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day.


  • We support the work of the Piscataquis Regional Food Center. The food center is the successor of a ministry that has been in place since 1994 and provides food to area residents in need.

  • Our Mission Committee and others lead the congregation in several other projects throughout the year.

    Some of these projects are:

    • Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Christmas Project: We work in conjunction with the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis to provide support for their annual Christmas gift program for children in need in our school system.

    • Diaper Drive

    • Backpack Program

  • In an effort to educate ourselves about real global needs, widen our reach, and deepen our impact, we select a different mission each month of the year. In addition to supporting our regular projects listed above, a significant portion of our monthly missions offering goes to a particular project.

    Examples from recent months include:

    • Recovery Wellness Program (local)

    • Pine Tree Hospice (local)

    • Partners for Peace (local)

    • Pilgrim Lodge (denominational)

    • 5 for 5 UCC Conference Contributor: Our Churches Wider Mission, One Great Hour of Sharing, Neighbors In Need, Strengthen Our Church, and the Christmas Fund (denominational)

    • Church World Services Disaster Relief (global)